OFFICERS are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Thringstone.

The incident took place between 8.30pm on Wednesday, March 20, and 1.30pm on Thursday, March 21, at a house in the Ashby Road area of Thringstone.

Access to the property was gained by forcing open an integral garage door.

An orange coloured Sthil chainsaw was stolen from inside the garage.

Det Cons Paul Burchell, the investigating officer, said: “We are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area or who has recently been offered a petrol chainsaw fitting this description to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Burchell on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.